TRADITIONAL GABLE FREESTANDING CARPORT

STRATCO OUTBACK® ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.

Your complete guide to building a FREESTANDING Outback TRADITIONAL GABLE CARPORT

BEFORE YOU START

Carefully read these instructions. If you do not have all the necessary tools or information, contact Stratco for advice. Before starting lay out all components and check them against the delivery docket. The parts description identifies each key part, and the component location diagrams indicates their fastening position.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

RIDGE KNUCKLE FOOTING PLATE EAVES KNUCKLE FOOTING COLUMNS AND Slots inside the gable rafters to Slots inside column Slots inside gable rafter and KNUCKLE RAFTERS form connection at the ridge to form on concrete column to form connection at Slots inside Pre cut 120 outback footing connection. eaves. column to form beam make up an in ground rafters and columns footing connection

PURLINS BARGE CAP RIDGE CAP HEADER FLASHING INFILL PANELS Purlins provide support for The barge cap covers This flashing covers the roof This flashing attaches the infill Sufficient number of sheets are cladding the area where the sheets at the gable ridge. panel to the infill frame. provided, from which the required deck finishes at portal infill panels can be cut. frame

PANEL STRIPS HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING BOLTS AND RIVETS Panel strips attach to the SCREWS Bolt types vary depending infill panel where applicable Screw types vary depending upon upon the connection, ensure the connection, ensure correct the correct fixings are used screws are used 10 x 16

12 x 20

14 x 95

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

These items are available at request, they are not included in the basic kit price. (They must be purchased as extra items, and their quantities specified)

On concrete footing plate, in lieu of Footing knuckle ® Chemical anchors for on concrete footings Finial UTBA Panel Strips VERANDAHS PATIOS CARPORTS PERGOLAS K COMPONENT LAYOUT

FREESTANDING 1 TRADITIONAL GABLE 9

17 16 4 10 11

18 20 5

19 12 8 7

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14

15

13 Figure 1

1 Ridge Cap 7 Eaves Knuckle 13 Footing Connection 18 Header Flashing 2 External Portal Frame 8 Eaves Connection 14 Footing Plate 19 68mm beam to wall bracket 3 Internal Portal Frame 9 Ridge Knuckle OR 20 End Strut 4 Purlins 10 Ridge Connection 15 Footing Knuckle 5 Eaves Purlin 11 Roof Cladding 16 Barge Cap 6 Cladding 12 Header Beam 17 Infill Panel (forms part of infill frame)

TRADITIONAL GABLE PLAN VIEW

OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS

OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS EXTERNAL PORTAL FRAME

INTERNAL EXTERNAL WIDTH PORTAL PORTAL FRAMES IDTH INTERNAL FRAME

W PORTAL FRAME

OF COLUMNS

GUTTER

OF COLUMNS

GUTTER

OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE

SINGLE CARPORT

FRAME SPACING DOUBLE CARPORT NOTE: PURLIN QUANTITIES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ROOF COVER & WIDTH 2 CONSTRUCTION

MARKING OUT CARPORT POSITION OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS

A) IN GROUND FOOTING FRAMESPACING

Place stakes at the carport column locations, as shown in

S figure 2 using the appropriate footing centre-line width W N

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and the footing centre-line length L from the drawings LU

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supplied. F

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Internal portal frames are spaced evenly along the length T

U as shown in figure 3. Refer to the drawings supplied for OOUTSIDE these dimensions.

Note: These column locations are critical, as the roof 4 sheet lengths are governed by these dimensions. Check the dimensions and diagonals for squareness. Therefore ensure the frame centres and the width of the carport are exactly as specified in the drawings. Place the outside edges of the footing plate inside the marks. The orientation of the base plate is such that the smaller dimension runs along the width as shown in Figure 4. FRAME SPACING Mark the position of the holes through the existing holes in the base plate. Remove the base plate and drill into

STRING LINE S concrete using the values given in Table1.

N

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U L NOTE: Do not drill completely through slab, as

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F chemical anchors require a solid base to bear

DIAGONALS O

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HOLE POSITIONS T

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O Use chemical anchors (for size refer to Table 1) together with the appropriate anchor capsules and install according to the manufacturers recommendations. OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS Leave the Stud Bolt undisturbed for the minimum time 3 specified by the manufacturer for the resin to cure. Curing times are dependent on the concrete temperature at the time of installation. Tie string lines between the stakes to ensure the footings are in line. Check the dimensions and diagonals for Note: Footing plates are not fixed until portal frames have squareness. been assembled. Dig holes to the required size as stipulated by your Council Application Form. Place bricks in the bottom of the holes to give a solid base onto which the footing knuckles can be CARPORT CHEMICAL ANCHOR HOLE DIAMETER HOLE DEPTH positioned. SIZE (mm) (mm) (mm) CARPORTS < 5000mm WIDE IN W41 WIND SPEED M10x130 12 95 B) ON CONCRETE FOOTING CARPORTS³ 5000mm WIDE M12x160 14 115 IN W41 WIND SPEED If bolting columns onto existing concrete slab check to ensure concrete dimensions are as specified by your TABLE 1 Council. Stratco does not take any responsibility for concrete failure. ASSEMBLE PORTAL FRAMES Mark the position of the columns as shown in Figure 4. using the appropriate "footing plate outside edge width" W, Place the three knuckle connections inside portal frame from the drawings supplied. members, using a hammer to tap in position (a block of timber should be used whenever hammering to avoid Internal portal frames are spaced evenly along the length damaging paintwork). as shown in figure 4. Refer to the drawings supplied for these dimensions. Important note: Knuckles are colour coded as follows, ensure that the correct knuckle is used for each connection. Note: These column locations are critical, as the roof sheet lengths are governed by these dimensions. 22° Ridge Knuckle - Green Therefore ensure the frame centres and the width of the 22° Eaves Knuckle - Red carport are exactly as specified in the drawings. 30° Eaves and Ridge Knuckle - Yellow Join all frame members; first insert eaves knuckle into RIDGE 2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS) THROUGH column to rafter joint, next the footing knuckle/base plate CONNECTION TOP OF BOTH RAFTERS into the column base, and then finally the ridge knuckle into the two halves of the frame at the ridge (refer to figure 5 for knuckle locations). RAFTER RAFTER Use a hammer at the eaves knuckle to join the two sides together as shown in Figure 5. If knuckles are difficult to insert apply a lubricant or grease.

RAFTER/RAFTER JOINT 2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF (RIDGE CONNECTION) DRILLING SCREWS) EACH SIDE OF BOTH RAFTERS HAMMER 6

EAVES 2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS) CONNECTION THROUGH TOP OF RAFTER

ALLOW SUFFICIENT ROOM FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE EAVES PURLIN (FIGURE 11) COLUMN/RAFTER JOINT BLOCK OF (EAVES CONNECTION) WOOD COLUMN BASE (FOOTING CONNECTION)

RAFTER 2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING 5 SCREWS) THROUGH OUTSIDE OF COLUMN 2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS) BOTH SIDES OF RAFTER AND COLUMN EAVESAND RIDGE CONNECTION COLUMN

Screw together eaves and ridge connections, using two 12 x 20 hex head self drilling screws both sides of each member and two 12 x 20 hex head self drilling screws 7 through the top (double flange side) of each member. Pilot holes indicate screw locations as shown in figures 6 and 7. FOOTING Make sure that the two ends are flush at the connection, CONNECTION leaving no gaps. COLUMN Note: Allow sufficient room for the eaves purlin to be fixed onto the rafter at the eaves connection (Figure 7 and 11).

2 (M10 CUP HEAD BOLTS) THROUGH PRE DRILLED HOLES FOOTING CONNECTION

COLUMN SHOULD NOT COME INTO CONTACT For all footing connections, bolt together through pre drilled WITH CONCRETE OR SOIL holes using M10 cup head bolts as shown in figure 8. Ensure that the bolt heads are all on the same side of the 8 frame. PRE-DRILL PURLINS INFILL FRAME Note: All purlins are supplied to suit the individual Heritage If a gable infill frame is required, refer to the drawings designs, It is important you refer to your plan and check supplied to determine the size of the header beam specified purlin lengths before cutting. (68mm or 120mm) For extra long carports where you need to join two purlins, A 68mm or 120mm Beam to wall bracket is used to attach make sure they are joined over a portal frame and that the each end of the header beam to the inside of the external top lap faces the same way for both purlins to achieve a portal column. Fasten with two 10 x 16 hex head self drilling neat joint. screws each side. Attach an end strut between the header beam and frame ridge using an end strut plate and header Cut the eaves purlins to correct length and pre drill as beam bracket. shown in Figure 9.

Mark the purlin centres on the top of the portal frames. B) ON CONCRETE FOOTING DRILL THROUGH 14 x 95 SCREW DOUBLE FLANGE 34 34 Select the external portal frames. Place the footing plates in position and bolt securely.

ROOF PURLIN ERECT INTERNAL PORTAL FRAME(S)

CUT AS SPECIFIED ON DRAWING Now stand the internal portal frame(s) in position, so that the eaves purlins rest on the top of the portal frame rafters.

Fasten the eaves purlin to the internal portal frame(s) using 9 14 x 95 hex head self drilling screws(see Figure 11) . Note: Internal portal frames are spaced evenly between the end portal frames (refer to drawings supplied) ERECT EXTERNAL PORTAL FRAMES

EAVES PURLIN CONNECTED TO EAVES PORTAL FRAME USING (14 x 95 HEX A) IN GROUND FOOTING PURLIN HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS)

Stand the external portal frame in the appropriate footing location and temporarily brace in position with clamps and EAVES PURLIN IN LINE struts (see Figure 10). WITH OUTSIDE OF COLUMN

Check column base is at the ground surface, and the clear opening between columns is correct. Finally and most importantly check that the columns are vertical.

Position the other external portal frame and fasten portal frames together using eaves purlins attached to the top of each end portal frame as in Figure 11. Ensure the ends of the purlins are flush with the outside faces of the external PORTAL FRAME portal frames and the diagonal distances between the frames are equal. 11 Concrete the footings and leave overnight to cure.

Note: The concrete should be finished slightly raised CHECK FRAMES towards the column, ensuring water runs away from the column, see Figure 10. Now that the portal frames are in place, check the dimensions between portals are correct, and all portals are Important Note: If concrete or soil is in permanent contact in line and vertical. Most importantly checkthat the diagonal with the colorbond columns, corrosion will result in the base measurements are equal. of the coloured column. Refer to the "Selection, Use and Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for ROOF STRUCTURE complete details of maintenance requirements. Pre-drill the roof purlins with 14 x 95 hex head self drilling screws at the internal portal locations, through the double END FRAME flange first. Fasten one of these roof purlins at the ridge as shown in Figure 12. Check roof diagonals to ensure sloping roof area is square. CLAMP Single Size Carport

FINISH CONCRETE BRACES SLIGHTLY RAISED Attach remaining roof purlins as shown in Figure 12 (note: TOWARDS COLUMN only 3 purlins for single carport, one purlin at eaves, one at ridge and one intermediate). Quantities may vary depending on roof cover and carport width.

Double Size Carport

FOOTING Fasten the remaining roof purlins at the ridge location and KNUCKLE 900 mm further down the rafter on each side. Position a BRICK purlin (first roof purlin - see Figure 13) 900 mm up the rafter 10 from the eaves purlin (double flange on top). (c) Cut 70 mm long metal strips from band supplied. Pop 110 rivet these tags to the top of the eaves purlins and end P1 P1 RIDGE frame rafters at 1200 mm centres. Rivet the back lip of C.L. C.L. the gutter to these tags, ensuring the back face of the gutter is held vertical as shown in Figure 14. Rivet and silicone seal.

EAVES STEEL STRIP RIVETED AT PURLIN 1200 MM INTERVALS TO P1 = END SPAN EAVES PURLIN AND GUTTER

C.L. = CENTRELINE 12 GUTTER

110 P1 P2 RIDGE P1 C.L. C.L. C.L.

RAFTER P1 = END SPAN

P2 = INTERNAL SPAN COLUMN 14 C.L. = CENTRELINE 13 ROOF SHEETING

Begin sheeting at one end of the carport roof with the CGI CONCRETE REMAINING FOOTINGS (IN sheets, allowing for a 40 mm overhang at the eaves into the CONCRETE FOOTING) gutter. Always have the lap joint facing away from the prevailing wind direction on all carport roof faces.(See Once the carport frame is complete concrete the remaining Figure 15) footings. Only concrete the galvanised tube footing stumps. Crest fix CGI sheeting with 12 x 35 Roofing Screws using 5 Note: The concrete should be finished slightly raised per sheet for end spans and 3 per sheet for internal spans. towards the column, ensuring water runs away from the column, see figure 10. Attach the gutter straps at 1200 mm centres by crest-fixing to roof sheets with 10 x 16 Screws. Construct two 85 mm Important Note: If concrete or soil is in permanent contact downpipe offsets from the downpipe lengths supplied and with the colorbond columns, corrosion will result in the base attach to pops with rivets. Fasten the downpipes and straps of the coloured column. Refer to the "Selection, Use and to the adjoining column. Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for complete details of maintenance requirements. **USE5 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FOR EDGE FIXINFIXINGG &3 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FOR INTERNAL FIXING** GUTTERASSEMBLY LAYINGDIRECTION (a) Measure and cut gutters to the appropriate length ( ie back length of gutter should equal outside frame TYPE12x35 ROOFING SCREWS (CREST FIX) dimensions + 30 mm). Rivet and silicone seal.

(b) Notch hole in gutter and insert downpipe pop so that downpipe is in line with a portal column.

Note: If your column footings are in ground you would have LAP installed your portal frames with a slight fall towards ALIGN WITHOUTER EDGE downpipe end. Ensure that the gutter is notched at the right OF REAR PORTAL 15 end.

However if you are bolting the footings on to existing concrete slab, and there is a slight fall in the slab ensure that the downpipe is at the lower end of the slab to help the water run off). Fasten the pop in place using rivets and silicone seal. FIX FLASHINGS AND INFILL PANEL HELPFUL TIPS a) Once all the decking is on, attach the barge cap by Leave plastic coating on members until they are about riveting the lower lip to the rafter and screw the top to be fastened to the structure. This will help prevent section to the purlin through the deck. Mitre the barge at scratching of the colorbond finish. the apex of the gable and finish neatly where it meets the gutter . Sweep the roof and clean gutters after the completion of work. Ensure any swarf and rivet stubs are removed as b) The ridge should finish flush with the end of the they can cause unsightly rust stains. carport, overlapping the front and rear barge capping to provide a weather proof seal. Leave bracing struts in position until structure is complete and concreted in. This stabilises the structure c)Attach the header flashing to the under side of the infill and holds it square during construction. frame. Cut triangular gable infill panels from the rectangular sheets provided, to fit the gable frames located at each end. Paint the panels to the desired Double check all measurements and drilling locations colour before installing. Rest the panels between the before proceeding. infill frame and header flashing and fasten to the infill frame through the flashing and infill panels. Fasten to Regularly check framework for squareness and vertical adjoining rafters through the top groove using 12 x 35 alignment to make sure it hasn't moved during roofing screws spaced at 1000 mm centres. construction. MAINTENANCE d) Fix decorative strips to gable infill panel if ordered Regular washing or hosing of the inside and outside of e) Gable Spires (Finials): If decorative gable spires are your Stratco Heritage Outback will ensure it looks its desired, nail the spire bracket to the back of the wooden best at all times. Refer to the "Selection, Use and spire, and rivet in position at the top of the ridge. Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for complete details of maintenance requirements.

Issued: 29/08/2001